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If 'Game of Thrones' took place in the desert, this is where it would happen

These are ten locations where the acclaimed show would happen if it were based in the Coachella Valley.

A model of one of Daenerys Targaryen's dragons is seen at photo call to launch Game of Thrones Season 5 at the at Sydney Opera House on April 10, 2015 in Sydney, Australia.(Photo: Ryan Pierse, Getty Images)

Are you ready for the finale of the seventh (and penultimate) season of "Game of Thrones" this Sunday?

We are not. Especially with all the unanswered questions we have – and not knowing when the last season will air.

This predicament has led to long conversations reminiscing over the series and the far-flung places it has taken our favorite (and not-so-favorite) characters. Whether it is a castle or a sea, it's easy to compare some of the most important locations in the series to sites in our day-to-day lives.

If GoT took place around the Coachella Valley, these are 10 locations where it could happen.

Are you a Thrones fan? Let us know what landmarks around the valley remind you of a place in the show!

The Wall is…

Clouds form over the Little San Bernardino Mountains.(Photo: Robert Hopwood)

San Bernardino Mountains:

The Wall runs 300 miles along the northern border of the Seven Kingdoms, and is thought to be more than 700 feet tall and made of solid ice. It is said that it was built using magic after the Long Night to defend against the White Walkers. In Season 7 Episode 6, Jon Snow and company went on a wight hunt to prove the existence of the army of the dead and Daenerys Targaryen lost her dragon-child Viserion to the Night King.

Winterfell is…

Idyllwild:

Winterfell is the home of the ruler of the North and the traditional home of House Stark. The castle is located alongside the Kingsroad as it makes its way from the Wall to King's Landing. Recently, Winterfell was under Bolton control until their defeat at the Battle of the Bastards, at which point it returned to House Stark and Jon became the King in the North.

The Vale of Arryn is…

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The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway.(Photo: Jay Calderon/The Desert Sun)

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway:

The Vale is part of the Kingdom of the North. It is ruled by House Arryn from the Eyrie. It is protected and surrounded by the Mountains of the Moon, is isolated from the rest of Westeros and is only accessible during warmer seasons. The famous Moon Door is the method of execution, leading to a fall several thousand feet long.

Braavos is…

El Paseo Shopping District:

Braavos is one of the Free Cities located to the east of Westeros, the richest and most powerful. The Iron Bank is located in Braavos and is the most powerful financial institution. Arya Stark spends some time in the city and the House of Black and White trying to become "no one."

The Citadel is…

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The Coachella Valley History Museum in Old Town Indio.(Photo: Omar Ornelas/ The Desert Sun, Omar Ornelas/ The Desert Sun, Om)

Coachella Valley History Museum:

Located in Oldtown, the Citadel was founded to promote learning and knowledge. It is the headquarters of the Order of Maesters – scholars who advise lords of the Seven Kingdoms. While Jon was Lord Commander of the Night's Watch, he sent Samwell Tarly to Oldtown to become the new Maester of the Watch. Annoyed over the fact that the Maesters weren't listening to him, Samwell stole some scriptures and left. He also interrupted Gilly in the process of complaining just when she was on the brink of making an incredible discovery. Ugh.

King’s Landing is…

Palm Springs City Hall.(Photo: Desert Sun file photo)

Palm Springs City Hall:

At times peaceful, but sometimes mired in controversy, King's Landing is the capital of the Seven Kingdoms. Cersei Lannister is the widow of King Robert Baratheon and, after the deaths of her three children (the result of an incestuous relationship with her twin brother Jaime Lannister), she assumed the Iron Throne. Very controversial.

Casterly Rock is…

The Palm Springs, Calif. Hope House.(Photo: NONE, GANNETT)

Bob & Dolores Hope Estate:

Casterly Rock is the home of House Lannister. It is located on the Western coast of Westeros overlooking the Sunset Sea and the major city of Lannisport. A goldmine is located under Casterly Rock and it is one of the most productive households. The castle is currently controlled by the Unsullied forces on behalf of Daenerys, whose victory over the Lannister forces was rather dull.

Highgarden is…

Sunnylands in Rancho Mirage was the winter home of Walter and Leonore Annenberg.(Photo: Courtesy of The Annenberg Retreat)

Sunnylands:

Highgarden is the home of House Tyrell, the golden roses and green fields that surround Highgarden serve as the inspiration for the Tyrell sigil. Highgarden sits on a major route linking Oldtown and King's Landing. As the Unsullied took control of Casterly Rock, Jaime Lannister led his forces to Highgarden. Following the death of Lady Olenna Tyrell, it is unclear who owns Highgarden. Bronn of the Blackwater will probably take it.

Dragonstone is…

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The Empire Polo Club in Indio.(Photo: Zoe Meyers/The Desert Sun)

Empire Polo Club:

Dragonstone is the castle that stands upon an island of the same name located in Blackwater Bay. It is the ancestral home of House Targaryen but when the series began, it was held for King Robert by his brother Stannis, who abandoned it after Robert's death in his failed attempt at becoming king. Large amounts of dragonglass, the key to killing White Walkers, can be found on the island.

Dothraki Sea is…

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The California high desert.(Photo: Skip Descant/The Desert Sun)

High Desert:

The Dothraki Sea is thousands of miles to the east of Westeros. It is covered in low green grass which makes it look like a sea from afar. Vaes Dothrak, the only city of the Dothraki, lies northeast of the Dothraki Sea. After Khal Drogo's death, Daenerys was supposed to go back to Vaes Dothrak and live with all the widowed khaleesis. Since she didn't do that and happened to be captured by the Dothraki, she was brought in front of all the khals… And she burned them all. It was pretty awesome.

If you watch:

"Game of Thrones" Season 7 Finale "The Dragon and The Wolf" airs Sunday Aug. 27 on HBO (East) at 6 p.m. and HBO (West) at 9 p.m.. The episode will be 79 minutes and 43 seconds, the longest episode of the series to date.